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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, Howard Alumnus

The Rich Tapestry of Howard's Political Pioneers

Political legacy is a dominant thread of the Howard fabric.

As alumna Kamala Harris (B.A. '86) ends her historic tenure as the first woman, first person of color, and first HBCU graduate to serve as vice president of the United States, take a look at Howard community's incredible influence on the American civic experience and global democracy.

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VP Kamala Harris speaks at the Greater Washington Partnership Event where the five-year, multibillion-dollar pledge is unveiled.

Vice President Kamala Harris: Truth and Service to America

Nov 6, 2024 10 minutes
Nelson Mandela on the Yard

"The Yard" Makes History, Again

Nov 4, 2024 8 minutes
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Change Makers

Howard University's trailblazers, movers, and shakers.

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Howard University Political Chairs Michael Steele and Stacey Abrams at their joint event highlighting the state of American politics.

Howard's Political Chairs Unite in American Politics Discussion

Stacey Abrams, former minority leader in the Georgia House of Representatives and Howard University’s inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics, hosted a wide-ranging conversation with Michael Steele, former chair of the Republican National Committee and the University’s 2023-2024 Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy.

“Help others see the vision that you’re living out – express it to them, engage them, challenge their thinking,” added Steele. “That’s how you’re going to bring about that America for the next generation, because it will be an America that you’re helping to write.”

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Secretary Todman speaks to student researchers at Howard.

Acting U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Reviews Howard Research on Housing Affordability, Access, Resident Leadership, and the Effects of Climate Change

Oct 28, 2024 5 minutes
Murillo at Howard

Colombian Foreign Minister Murillo Discusses the Power of Global Diversity During Howard University Talk

Sep 24, 2024 4 minutes
The Democracy Summit

Howard University: Nikole Hannah-Jones Hosts Democracy Summit for Journalists

Nov 10, 2022 2 minutes
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Revamping the Pulse Fitness Center: A Hub for Wellness and Connection

Oct 2, 2024 2 minutes
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Howard University Launches Convenient Howard Health & Wellness Center for Employees on Georgia Avenue

Oct 2, 2024 3 minutes

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Howard Political Professor Marcus Board Emphasizes Civic Engagement

In Your Words

Stories from Bison past and present about their time at the Mecca.

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Chequan Lewis with School of Business student Dylan Thomas

Howard is much more than my Alma Mater. It genuinely helped shape my identity. It helped shift my trajectory. To this day, Howard holds a lasting place in my heart and in my imagination, shaping what is still possible in my story and in the stories of the local and global community.”

Chequan Lewis (B.A. ’05), School of Business’ 2024 Executive Lecturer
Read How Lewis Prepared His Lecture “Legendary: Powered by Legacy.”

History & Heritage 100 Years of Bison Pride: Inside the Yard of Fame Homecoming

President Vinson poses with the 86th Miss Howard Damaris Moore and the 48th Mr. Howard Gregory Allen Jr., and Jay Jones, president of the Howard University Student Association (HUSA).

History & Heritage 100 Years of Bison Pride: Inside the Yard of Fame Homecoming

An intimate look at the inner workings of the University’s 100th Homecoming anniversary celebration, as a herd of Bison take readers on a journey on the magic of The Mecca. From the Class of 1974 to the Class of 2024, read more as Bison from all over share their side of Howard's Homecoming.

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